Sexual health resources at U.S. colleges vary widely and are often
linked to the presence of an on-campus health center, a recent study
finds.

Published online Jan. 10 in the Journal of Community Health, the
study examined sexual health promotion resources and materials at 28
colleges in Minnesota, assessing resources such as health centers,
condom programs, sexual health information, communication about the
resources, sexual violence resources and gay, lesbian and bisexual
student resources. The availability of sexual health resources are often
associated with the presence of a health center or clinic on campus, the
study said.

Colleges without health centers could still increase their
offerings by positioning sexual health resources in other offices or
departments, such as student life centers, as is more commonly done with
resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, the study
said, or by providing referrals to sexual health resources in the
broader community.

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